Big News: Himachal Pradesh halves the electricity prices for the farmers; Maharashtra approves the Manufacture Sand (M-sand) Policy; Maharashtra approves Maharashtra Ship Building, Ship Repair and Ship Recycling Policy 2025; Karnataka implements The Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2024; and more
Gujarat approves the “Gujarat Karmayogi Health Security Scheme” under which cashless treatment up to $11,685 per family will be available to all state government officers, employees, and pensioners.
Source: Times of India
In detail: Press release
Uttar Pradesh proposes a new health policy targeting 17 municipal corporation including Noida and Lucknow, 57 district headquarters and rural and backward areas across the 75 districts. The new policy will be implemented for five years and aims to attract public-private partnerships and generate employment and upskill state’s medical workforce.
Source: Free Press Journal
Uttar Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (UPERC) releases draft UPERC (Captive and Renewable Energy Generating Plants) Regulations, 2024 to solicit public comments. The draft regulation will apply to all Captive Generating Plants (Non-RE) having an installed capacity of 1 MW or above, and all Captive Generating Plants (RE) and Renewable Energy Generating Plants having an installed capacity of 100 kW and above. The Commission will hold a public hearing on this matter on June 3, 2025, and all stakeholders must submit their written comments by May 30, 2025.
Source: Mercom
In detail: UPERC (Captive and Renewable Energy Generating Plants) Regulations 2024 Draft
Arunachal Pradesh approves the formation of NEEPCO Arunachal Hydro Power Corporation Limited, a joint venture company between the state government and the central public sector undertaking, North Eastern Electric Power Corporation Limited. The new company will implement five hydropower projects with a combined capacity to generate 2,626 megawatts of electricity.
Source: The Hindu;
Himachal Pradesh halves the electricity prices for the farmers. The state government will provide the electricity at the rate of just $0.047 per unit and the remaining cost will be borne by the state government.
Source: Times Bull
In detail: Press release
Nothing critical to report this week
Industrial Policy and Business Regulations
Maharashtra approves the Manufacture Sand (M-sand) Policy. The policy, approved by the cabinet, is expected to transform the construction sector by promoting use of artificial sand. The government aims to set up 50 M-Sand (artificial sand) units per district which will generate local employment opportunities, reduce dependence on natural sand, and encourage environmental conservation.
Source: The Week
Maharashtra approves Maharashtra Ship Building, Ship Repair and Ship Recycling Policy 2025’. The new policy aims to harness state’s coastal advantages and strategic location, and promote cutting-edge infrastructure, innovative technologies, skilled workforce and industry expertise through research and development (R&D), to drive a thriving green and sustainable maritime economy.
Source: Business Standard
In Detail: Maharashtra Shipbuilding, Ship Repair and Ship Recycling Facilities Development Policy-2025 (Hindi)
Chhattisgarh amends Industrial Development Policy 2024-30. The revised policy will promote modern technologies in farming, development of sports academies and private training centres.
Source: India Today
In Detail: Cabinet Decision Industrial Development Policy 2024-30
Haryana amends Deployment of Contractual Persons Policy, 2022. The policy aim to provide quality and skilled manpower to government organizations, private sector (both in India and abroad) and also to encourage self-employment through entrepreneurship.
Source: The Tribune
In Detail: Press Release Notification
Telangana amends the Telangana Regularisation of Unapproved and Illegal Layout Rules, 2020. The amendment to Layout Regularisation Scheme (LRS) allows regularisation of plots not only through registered sale deeds, but also through gift deeds, exchange deeds, and inheritance.
Source: Siasat
In detail: Telangana Regularization of Unapproved and Illegal Layout Rules, 2020 Amendments
Andhra Pradesh unveils Coastal Development Plan to develop port-based economy. The state government plans to establish ports every 50 km and a key initiative proposed is the creation of a Ship Building and Repair Cluster at Dugarajapatnam in Nellore district.
Source: India Today
Bihar launches The Rural Roads Strengthening and Management Programme (RRSMP) to strengthen 12,105 kms of rural roads. The programme will be implemented by the Rural Works Department, and is aimed at ensuring regular and systematic reconstruction, upgradation and renewal of rural roads.
Source: The Week
In Detail: Press Release (Hindi)
Karnataka implements The Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2024 establishing the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). GBA replaces the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).
Source: ANI News
In detail: Greater Bengaluru Governance Act, 2024
Goa exempts registration tax on purchase of new vehicle if old ones are scrapped at a Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility (RVSF).
Source: Digital Goa
In detail: Goa - Vehicles Tax benefits
Jharkhand approves new excise policy. The cabinet’s approval of new excise rules will overhaul liquor sales across the state. The state government will retain control of wholesale operations and retail sales will be handed over to private players.
Source: Indian Express
In detail: Cabinet decisions
Delhi announces steps to curb misuse of city’s water resources. All hotels, banquet halls, shopping malls, private hospitals, and other large commercial establishments to be billed based on the amount of sewage discharge instead of traditional water meter readings.
Source: News 18
In detail: Cabinet decisions
Nothing critical to report this week
Meghalaya rolls out “Green Deposit” system with an objective to protect its eco-sensitive tourist destinations. Tourists carrying plastic bottles into eco-sensitive areas will be required to pay a refundable deposit.
Source: East Mojo
In Detail: Meghalaya Tourism Department - Green deposit
